TUESDAY, DEC. 17 marked the 6th Annual Snow Day at St. John the Baptist Catholic School.
A STUDENT ENJOYS THE SNOW DAY AT ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN COSTA MESA. PHOTOS COURTESY OF FR. DAMIEN GIAP
Administration and parent leadership brought in tons of snow for the SJB children to experience and enjoy. JSerra Catholic High School provided an army of student volunteers and the special gift of a snow cone vendor to enhance the celebration.
“Coming right after Gaudete Sunday, or Rejoice Sunday, we wanted to help our community to feel the excitement that comes with Emmanuel,” said the school’s rector, Fr. Damien Giap. “Emmanuel moments, when we are keenly aware of God being with us, are special times in our life that we want to savor and enjoy. Reminding ourselves of the nearness of God brings us peace and contentment.”
A STUDENT GOES FOR A RIDE DURING ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL’S SNOW DAY EVENT.
As children made snowmen, glided down snowy slopes and tossed around snowballs, Principal Paula Viles observed with her own sense of joy.
“It’s a delight to watch the snow bring out the best in our children,” she shared. “They worked together, helped each other climb and slide and shared moments of goodwill across the soft, white landscape. It truly was a joyful event.”